At the opening of this major international event, which is being held in Spain for the first time, John Barker, CEO of the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine), highlighted Asia as the world’s leading table grape-producing region. He noted that the continent accounts for 70% of total global table grape production.
Global production of grapes for fresh consumption reached 33.7 million tonnes in 2025, accounting for 48% of total grape production, including grapes destined for wine production and other products such as raisins and juices. Overall, more than 70.3 million tonnes of grapes are produced worldwide across 7 million hectares.
One of the figures presented by the OIV highlights the evolution of table grape production, which now accounts for 48% of total grape production, compared with just 26% in 2000.
China consolidates its leadership
Against this backdrop, China stands out among the more than 60 countries producing table grapes, with total production reaching 15 million tonnes. Over the past decade, Chinese production has increased by 5 million tonnes, representing the largest growth worldwide in this segment and consolidating the country’s leading position.
However, one of the factors behind this increase has been the decline in the value of production, in contrast with what has happened in other countries where prices have risen, particularly in markets that have focused on quality, such as Spain.
China is followed, at a considerable distance, by India, with 3.6 million tonnes and more sustained growth over time. Egypt ranks third, with 1.6 million tonnes, followed by Uzbekistan, with 1.5 million tonnes, and Turkey, also with 1.5 million tonnes, although its production is declining.
Iran follows with 1 million tonnes, while Afghanistan, Italy, Peru and Brazil each produce less than 1 million tonnes.
Exports
China also remains the world’s largest table grape exporter by volume, recording 801,000 tonnes of exports in 2025.
Peru follows closely, with more than 735,000 tonnes exported, a volume very similar to its total production. Chile ranks third, with 556,000 tonnes.
The fourth position is held by the Netherlands, a country that is not a major producer but plays one of the most important roles in the international trade of fresh produce.
In 2025, the Netherlands exported a total of 459,000 tonnes of table grapes. It was followed by Italy, with 437,000 tonnes; South Africa, with 414,000 tonnes; the United States, with 281,000 tonnes; India, with 280,000 tonnes; Mexico, with 200,000 tonnes; and Spain, with 184,000 tonnes.
Export value
When exports are measured by value rather than volume, Peru takes the leading position, generating €1.795 billion from table grape exports.
The Netherlands ranks second, generating more than €1.33 billion from exports of less than 500,000 tonnes. Italy completes the top three, with €980 million.
The ranking then includes, in order, China, Chile, South Africa, the United States, Spain, India and Australia.
Export prices
The Netherlands also leads in terms of the average export price, at more than €2.90 per kilogram.
Spain ranks second, with an export price approaching €2.60 per kilogram, followed by the United States at €2.57 per kilogram.
Above the €2-per-kilogram threshold are Peru, Italy and South Africa. They are followed by Mexico, Chile, India and China, which exported its table grapes at an average price of €1.13 per kilogram.
